Call For Public Art

The Gloucester Committee for the Arts, on behalf of the City of Gloucester, MA, is seeking professional artist/s and/or artist team(s) for 3 new public art commissions.

Artists are asked to submit proposals to design, create and install new public art work in downtown Gloucester for our 2012 designed HarborWalk. The total project budget is $47,000 which will be distributed as follows: $20,000 for one (1) permanent project; two (2) additional prizes will be awarded totaling $27,000, at least one of which must be temporary. The minimum project budget is $7500. This Call for Art is a two-stage process requesting concepts and full proposal to select a short list of semi-finalists.

- Open to artist/s and/or artist team(s) nationally- Deadline: February 8, 2013- Open to all media; artists working in all creative arts- There is no fee to apply

Gloucester HarborWalk is a self-guided pathway offering an engaging experience for residents and visitors to Gloucester MA historic downtown harbor. The HarborWalk includes 42 STORY POINTS capturing Gloucesterís history and legendary local characters through both high and low tech media options including an interactive tour that can be accessed with a smartphone App, QR codes and a mobile website. Gloucester's new Harbor Walk is a great addition to Cape Ann's Beaches, Whale Watching, Restaurants and Shops.